{"id":492,"date":"2025-03-14T10:29:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T10:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2025-03-14T10:32:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T10:32:02","slug":"cbss-youth-ministerial-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/join-us\/cbss-youth-ministerial-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CBSS Youth Ministerial 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/CBSS-Youth-Ministerial-2025_banner_Final-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the current <a href=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/about-us\/presidencies\/estonian-presidency-2024-2025\/\">Estonian CBSS Presidency<\/a>, the&nbsp;Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)&nbsp;will host the&nbsp;CBSS Youth Ministerial 2025&nbsp;in&nbsp;Tallinn, Estonia, on 4\u20137 May 2025. This event offers a valuable platform for young leaders across the&nbsp;Baltic Sea Region&nbsp;to participate in high-level discussions on key democratic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Empowering Youth in Policymaking<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;CBSS Youth Ministerial 2025&nbsp;will focus on key issues affecting democracy, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dangers to democracy regarding youth and digitalisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital participation in elections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in civic security as a norm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through&nbsp;expert talks, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, participants will have the opportunity to engage with policymakers and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/about-us\/structure\/committee-of-senior-officials\/\">CBSS Committee of Senior Officials<\/a> (CSO). The event\u2019s key outcomes will be presented to&nbsp;Foreign Ministers at the CBSS Ministerial in May in Tallinn, ensuring that youth voices contribute directly to regional policymaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The call for participation is open to individuals aged between 18 and 29, residing in or nationals of <a href=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/about-us\/member-states\/\">CBSS Member States<\/a>. The selection process will aim to ensure a diverse representation, taking into account gender and geographical balance, along with the motivation and backgrounds of applicants. Approximately 20 participants will be chosen, with a special invitation extended to those active in youth organisations or councils, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/cbss-bodies\/other-bodies\/baltic-sea-region-youth-forum\/\">Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum<\/a> (BSRYF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Logistics and support<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisers will cover travel, accommodation, and main catering expenses for the selected participants. Accommodations will be arranged in a centrally located hotel in Tallinn, ensuring a comfortable stay for all attendees. Detailed travel arrangements will be communicated to the selected participants after the closure of the application period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event, organised by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/about-us\/presidencies\/estonian-presidency-2024-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Estonian Presidency of the CBSS<\/a>, is a unique opportunity for young people passionate about<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>policymaking and intergovernmental affairs&nbsp;to contribute to meaningful discussions and develop a deeper understanding of regional cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A detailed agenda for the Youth Ministerial will be available soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interested participants are encouraged to submit their applications no later than&nbsp;23 March 2025 at 23:59 CET.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at<a href=\"mailto:youth@cbss.org\"> youth@cbss.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-light-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-light-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/D8PRHCYKLR\">apply here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-light-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-light-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under the current Estonian CBSS Presidency, the&nbsp;Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)&nbsp;will host the&nbsp;CBSS Youth Ministerial 2025&nbsp;in&nbsp;Tallinn, Estonia, on 4\u20137 May 2025. 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